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BILL TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM AN UNFAIR BILLING PENALTY RECEIVES LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL

Posted: May 25, 2011

Now goes before the Governor for his consideration AUGUSTA – While visiting residents in her senate district during the campaign season, Senator...

Seacoast Online: Maine towns closer to hiring N.H. workers income-tax free

Posted: May 12, 2011

By Deborah Mcdermott May 12, 2011 KITTERY, Maine — All that's needed now to make a bill that will give border towns like Kittery the right to...

Portland Press Herald: Rules aim to tame Maine Turnpike spending

Posted: May 11, 2011

Legislators consider regular auditing, and some call for fresh faces on the authority's board By Susan M. Cover MaineToday Media State House Writer...

SENATOR GERZOFSKY TO HOST BUDGET FORUM WITH REPUBLICAN CHAIR OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

Posted: May 10, 2011

The open public forum is an opportunity for any interested resident, elected official, and town staff to learn more about the state budget and share...

Seacoast Online: Sen. Hill works to toughen push poll law

Posted: May 10, 2011

YORK, Maine — After several of her constituents said they felt they had been victims of a "push poll" last fall that unfairly characterized her...

Inter-local agreement bill to encourage municipal cooperation moves toward passage

Posted: May 09, 2011

Senator Hill praises the Legislature’s vote on the bill – awaits Governor’s signature AUGUSTA – Legislation that would allow for greater...

SENATOR GERZOFSKY PRAISES THE TAXATION COMMITTEE DECISION TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT WOULD REMOVE THE STATE’S AIRCRAFT TAX

Posted: May 06, 2011

The bill will now go before the full Legislature for a vote and if enacted will help enhance Maine’s aviation industry AUGUSTA – Yesterday...

BDN: Turnpike officials’ arrogance drove probe of MTA practices

Posted: May 06, 2011

By Matt Wickenheiser, Bangor Daily News May 06, 2011 YORK, Maine — It started as rumor through the town three years ago — talk that the Maine...

LEGISLATION AIMED TO END DECEPTIVE “PUSH-POLLS” IN MAINE IS UP FOR DEBATE

Posted: May 05, 2011

The Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee is set to weigh in  AUGUSTA – Senator Dawn Hill (D-York) presented a bill last week that would outlaw...

Senator Gerzofsky and Representative Priest to Hold Office Hours This Saturday

Posted: May 03, 2011

BRUNSWICK – Senator Stan Gerzofsky and Representative Charlie Priest will be holding office hours Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 10 a.m. to noon at the...